CAFCL: Lobi Stars depart Nigeria for Sundowns clash

BY: Abidoye Babatunde

    Nigeria’s CAF Champions League representatives Lobi Stars depart for South Africa on Wednesday for the second leg of their CAF champions League Match fixture against the Brazilians, BSNSports reports. Lobi Stars have left the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja on Wednesday for South Africa ahead of Saturday’s crucial Caf Champions League tie with Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria. The Pride of Benue travelled with 18 players and other officials for the make or mar clash in Pretoria’s Lucas Moripe Stadium to stay alive in the competition. “We have prepared well for the game and the management of the club have done their best to motivate the players,” Coachof the club, Solomon Ogbeide informed BSNSports. “It’s going to be tough out there, but we will do our best to make the country proud.” We know the result won’t come on the platter but we are ready to give the tie our best shot.” Ogbeide stated. Lobi Stars are in the fourth position in Group B with four points from four games.